Some celebrities are just as obsessed with sports as they are with red carpets and movie premieres. From courtside regulars to die-hard football fans, these stars never miss a chance to cheer for their favorite teams. Here are 27 celebrities whose love for sports is seriously bigger than their fame.
Jack Nicholson – Los Angeles Lakers
Jack Nicholson has been one of the Lakers’ most recognizable fans for decades. He got season tickets in 1970 and became a permanent fixture courtside.
Spike Lee – New York Knicks
Spike Lee is basically part of the Knicks’ furniture at this point. He has spent decades sitting courtside, yelling at referees and getting into it with opposing players.
Drake – Toronto Raptors
Drake isn’t just a Raptors fan. He became the team’s global ambassador in 2013 and is constantly seen courtside supporting Toronto.
Mark Wahlberg – Boston Sports
Mark Wahlberg has never been shy about supporting Boston. He’s famously followed the Celtics, Patriots and Red Sox, making him one of Hollywood’s most recognizable Boston sports fans.
Bradley Cooper – Philadelphia Eagles
Bradley Cooper’s Eagles fandom is so well known that Philadelphia football has even been part of his movies. He regularly turns up to games wearing the team’s colors.
Samuel L. Jackson – Atlanta Falcons
Samuel L. Jackson has supported the Falcons since the team began. His connection goes back to Atlanta’s early football days, and he’s even appeared in Falcons promotional material.
Vince Vaughn – Chicago Bears
Vince Vaughn is a huge Chicago sports supporter, but his love for the Bears is especially obvious. He’s regularly spotted at games and even narrated a documentary about the legendary 1985 team.
Adam Sandler – New York Jets
Adam Sandler has been spotted wearing Jets gear for years. The actor has made his New York football loyalty pretty obvious, even when the team gives him plenty to complain about.
Kevin Hart – Philadelphia Eagles
Kevin Hart is another celebrity who takes Philadelphia sports personally. He’s frequently seen supporting the Eagles and celebrating major wins with the team and its fans.
Jerry Seinfeld – New York Mets
Jerry Seinfeld has been a Mets fan since childhood and has appeared on Mets broadcasts multiple times. His love for baseball even became part of Seinfeld through Keith Hernandez’s famous episode.
Bill Murray – New York Mets / MLB
Bill Murray is one of the Cubs’ most recognizable celebrity supporters. He’s been a regular around Chicago baseball for years and has celebrated some very memorable Cubs moments.
Ben Affleck – Boston Red Sox
Ben Affleck’s Red Sox loyalty is hardly a secret. The actor has frequently represented the team and has even worked the franchise into his films.
Matthew McConaughey – Texas Longhorns
Matthew McConaughey is famously devoted to the Texas Longhorns. He’s been a regular around the football program for years and has become closely associated with the school.
Ashton Kutcher – Chicago Bears
Ashton Kutcher has been spotted supporting Chicago sports, including the Bears. He’s also been photographed at major basketball games, proving his sports obsession isn’t limited to one league.
Jessica Alba – Golden State Warriors
Jessica Alba became a familiar face at Warriors games, regularly showing up at Oracle Arena and supporting Golden State from the stands.
Will Smith – Philadelphia 76ers
Will Smith’s Philadelphia roots run deep, and so does his connection to the 76ers. He has held an ownership stake in the team and has regularly supported them.
Hugh Grant – Fulham FC
Hugh Grant has supported Fulham for years and has regularly been seen at Craven Cottage. He’s even talked publicly about the heartbreak of following the club for decades.
Adele – Tottenham Hotspur
Adele is a longtime Tottenham supporter, making her one of the biggest music stars associated with the North London club.
Elton John – Watford FC
Elton John’s relationship with Watford goes way beyond attending matches. He supported the club from childhood and later became its owner and chairman.
Rod Stewart – Celtic FC
Rod Stewart has been a passionate Celtic supporter for decades. The singer has regularly attended matches and is one of the club’s most famous fans.
Daniel Craig – Liverpool FC
Daniel Craig is a known Liverpool supporter, adding another massive Hollywood name to the club’s already enormous celebrity following.
Tom Hanks – Aston Villa
Tom Hanks has repeatedly shown his affection for Aston Villa. His appearances around the club have made him one of Villa’s best-known celebrity supporters.
Ryan Reynolds – Wrexham AFC
Ryan Reynolds went from knowing relatively little about Welsh football to becoming one of Wrexham’s owners. His involvement has made the club famous far beyond Wales.
Natalie Portman – Angel City FC
Natalie Portman isn’t simply a supporter of women’s football. She was part of the group that co-founded Angel City FC in Los Angeles.
Will Ferrell – Los Angeles FC
Will Ferrell took his love of football a step further by becoming part of the ownership group of Los Angeles FC. He’s also frequently seen supporting the club.
Rihanna – Basketball Fan
Rihanna has been photographed at plenty of NBA games over the years, including Raptors games and other major matchups. She clearly isn’t afraid to claim a courtside seat.
Kid Rock – Detroit Lions
Kid Rock is a longtime Detroit Lions supporter and has repeatedly represented the team publicly. He’s one of the most recognizable celebrity faces associated with Detroit football.
